Net trade in goods in Pakistan
Pakistan: Net trade in goods was -31.09 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods in Pakistan, 1976–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net trade in goods in Pakistan is -31.09 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 32.3% on the previous year and down 81.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods in Pakistan peaked at -142.00 million BoP, current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, -36.86 billion BoP, current US$, in 2021.
That places Pakistan 187th out of 199 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.65 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.35 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | -2.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.77 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -5.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -142.00 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -19.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -31.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -27.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -36.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 184 Canada -22.68 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 185 Israel -26.10 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 186 Portugal -27.64 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 188 Ukraine -32.99 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 189 Morocco -33.46 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 190 Romania -36.70 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Pakistan
- Gross national expenditure 436.73 billion current US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 378.55 billion current US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 105.77 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 437.05 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 2.8% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 81.72 billion current US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 92.9% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 13.0% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 11.36 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 40.67 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods in Pakistan?
- Net trade in goods in Pakistan was -31.09 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was -142.00 million BoP, current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -36.86 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021.
- How does Pakistan rank for net trade in goods?
- Pakistan ranks 187th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net trade in goods rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.